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Cowboy builders are the scourge of the construction industry. Although they make up only a tiny minority of those working in the building trade, they are out there
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One of the most common building materials used in structures as well as decorative additions is concrete. Although we are well accustomed to seeing it, concrete is not found naturally the way we find iron or aluminium.
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Brick is a virtually maintenance free material that resist the elements, as well as moisture, fire, and much general wear and tear. It is also fairly soundproof, and does not lose its colouring with age.
These properties make brick an ideal house building material, alongside its capacity to insulate against cold and retain heat. As well as its common use in house building, brick is often effectively implemented in garden design.
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To create sustainable buildings in both residential and commercial construction, it is important to consider how the structure is built and with what materials. We must begin to realise the impact our...
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Asbestos was a material used in building and construction quite extensively throughout the UK between the 1950s and 1980s. Since then however, there have been major efforts to remove it due it to its carcinogenic properties and other health-damaging attributes.
It was widely agreed that asbestos poses a significant health risk, though whether any types are less dangerous...
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Loft conversions are an increasingly popular means to adding space and value to your home. On average, a loft conversion costs around a third of the price of moving to a property with an extra room.
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Unlike loft conversions, house extensions are more about creating space than adding value to the property, although it is of course an important consideration. Extending your home may be a more...
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The Building Regulations are a national standard (known as Standards in Scotland) that apply to all kinds of buildings, ranging from a simple home extension to major developments.
Covering every aspect of building design and construction, the Building Regulations exist to protect patron’s health and safety, and ensure the access, energy, and operation of the building is fully conserved.
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Aggregate is a mixture of sand and stones that is added to cement with water to bring about hardening. Aggregates are vital to most building projects. Whether you're laying a patio, building a wall or rendering...
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Before beginning any DIY project, it is important to plan fully and understand what the whole strategy entails as well as what you want the outcome to be. You must prepare for the various steps involved in the project...
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The Federation of Master Builders was established in the UK more than 60 years ago. It is a trade association that was formed to benefit small to medium sized businesses, and has now grown into the largest UK...
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'Self-build' is a fast-growing phenomenon in the UK. Over the last quarter of a century, the number of self-build projects being undertaken has increased more than ten-fold, from 2000 to 25000 per year.
Builders in Poole
- BS Joy Brian Stephen Joy
- www.carpenter-poole.com
- Brian Stephen Joy is a well established carpenter and joiner by trade, but also covers all your general building requirements. All time served tradesmen used.
- 01202 676130 - 6 Palmer Road Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3AR
- Ken Brown
- www.buildingservicesdorset.com
- A company big enough to cope and small enough to care. Working in the Dorset area, we are a local business established for over 20 years, dealing with all aspects of building and property maintenance. References available on request. A fast and efficient service.
- 0845 2635654 - Unit 12 565 Blanford Road, Poole, BH16 5BW
- J W Services
- www.builderbroadstone.co.uk
- JW Services are broadstones local property maintenance specialists. We deal with renovations, refurbishments, patios, decking, bathrooms, kitchens and plumbing. All of our work is vetted by Checkatrade.
- 07915 069460 - 130 Roman Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9JS
- HomeStyle Glazing Ltd
- www.windowsbournemouth.com
- HomeStyle Glazing Ltd cover all aspects of building and double glazing in and around the Bournemouth and Poole area. The company offers a friendly and reliable service with a very high standard of workmanship.
- 0845 8068584 - 56 Farnham Road, Poole, BH12 1PP
- A.E Griffin
- 01929 471253 - 10 North Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NX
- L Adams
- 01202 685712 - 38 Palmer Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AR
- Compworth
- 01202 671474 - 39 Brampton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3RE
- Howden's Joinery (Branches)
- 01305 768443 - Unit 12 Fleets Indust Est, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SS
- Howden's Joinery Branches
- 01202 677097 - Unit 12 Fleets Indust Est, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3ST
- Manor Homes
- 01202 666504 - 59-61 Sterte Av Wst, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2AL
- Harbour View Developments
- 01202 660003 - Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NQ
- Lewis Wyatt (construction) Ltd
- 01202 668266 - 1 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2NN
- Abacus Construction
- 01202 698830 - Arena Bsns Cntr, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8PA
- 1.1 miles from Poole
- AND Home Maintenance
- 01202 696987 - 96 York Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EU
- 1.1 miles from Poole
- Banyard Construction
- 01202 622351 - The Barn Charity Fm Dorchester Rd, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JF
- 1.8 miles from Poole
- K.M Banyard
- 01202 622280 - 14 Moorland Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5LB
- 1.8 miles from Poole
- Morrish Builders
- 01202 623420 - Unit 5 Factory Rd Upton Indust Est, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5HT
- 1.8 miles from Poole
- Norton Property
- 01202 632732 - Kiln Ho Poole Rd, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6AF
- 1.8 miles from Poole
- Pro-Site Construction
- 01202 631999 - 78 High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BJ
- 1.8 miles from Poole
- Bishopside
- 01202 604666 - 98 Pilsdon Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9EL
- 2.1 miles from Poole
- Bluestone
- 01202 606800 - Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX
- 2.1 miles from Poole
- P.A Burridge
- 01202 692662 - Balena Close, Creekmoor Trad Est, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DB
- 2.1 miles from Poole
- A G Jessopp Ltd
- 01202 690763 - 5 Balena Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DB
- 2.1 miles from Poole
- Keyline Builders' Merchants (Poole)
- 01202 694001 - Creekmoor Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EE
- 2.1 miles from Poole
- Perry
- 01202 693961 - 25 Benmoor Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DS
- 2.1 miles from Poole
- D.R Allison
- 01202 743778 - 15 Courtenay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HD
- 2.9 miles from Poole
- Birchmere
- 01202 745442 - 38 Sandbanks Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8BX
- 2.9 miles from Poole
- T A Colbourne Ltd
- 01202 716516 - 56 Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9BN
- 2.9 miles from Poole
- T Fraser
- 01202 709162 - 8 Dean Swift Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8LE
- 2.9 miles from Poole
- Greendale Construction Ltd
- 01202 718806 - 176 Bournemouth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HY
- 2.9 miles from Poole
- Jewson Ltd
- 01202 715154 - 79 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0RA
- 2.9 miles from Poole
- Baron G Levine
- 01202 734193 - 3b Mansfield Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0DD
- 2.9 miles from Poole
- Coastal Construction
- 01202 746300 - 101 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0JD
- 2.9 miles from Poole
- Ace Property Restoration
- 01202 849494 - Qn Anne Dv, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3BA
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- D.J Bailey
- 01202 580880 - Jimanne Moortown Dv, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AR
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- T.E Bailey
- 01202 822304 - Skies Fm Burts La, Mannington, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7JX
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- K.R Box
- 01202 881525 - Box Cott Holt Va Fm, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DL
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Build It Green
- 01202 862320 - 9 Nimrod Wy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SH
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Chemical Building Products
- 01202 601701 - Tarasay Higher Blandford Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3JG
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- S.C Crooke
- 01202 695511 - 200 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3LN
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- F.E Crumpler
- 01258 857220 - Little Henbury Henbury Pk, Poole Road, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3RP
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Falcon Construction
- 01202 888023 - 17 Hayes Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2JA
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Form Base Southern
- 01202 697002 - 8 Terence Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3LT
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Gifford James
- 01202 862530 - 9 Nimrod Wy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SH
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Holand Estates
- 01202 849977 - 11 Beaucroft Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2QW
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Jewson (Wimborne)
- 01202 842000 - 120 Wimborne Rd, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2DU
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- A & A King
- 01202 881819 - 13d Riverside Park, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DA
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- R S R Construction
- 01258 841001 - Glebe Farm House, Chalbury, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HJ
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Nationwide Premixed
- 01202 824700 - 26 Thorne Wy, Three Legged Cross, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Three Legged Cross,, Dorset, BH21 6FB
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- H & H Property Services
- 01202 877077 - 3 Whittle Road Ferndown Ind Est, Dorset, BH21 7RJ
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Spetisbury Construction
- 01202 856685 - Bytheway, Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BY
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- R M H Construction
- 01202 871069 - Kingfisher Pk Collingwood Rd, West Moors, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6US
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Building Contractors M Dewey Builders
- 01202 848143 - Unit 7b Brook Rd, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BH
- 3.4 miles from Poole
- Ibstock Building Products
- 01929 422257 - Godlingston, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3DH
- 5.9 miles from Poole
- Jewson Ltd
- 01929 424951 - 164 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PD
- 5.9 miles from Poole
- Queensbury Contractors
- 01929 424601 - Site 2 Swanage Indust Est Victoria Av, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1AH
- 5.9 miles from Poole
- J M Adventure
- 01929 427804 - 15 Hillsea Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2QL
- 5.9 miles from Poole
- J.L Gillespie
- 01929 554355 - Bram Lea North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS
- 7.2 miles from Poole
- M Osborne
- 01929 554801 - 28 Northport Drive, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4DS
- 7.2 miles from Poole
- AMB Construction
- 01929 556080 - Keysworth Ho Keysworth, BH20 7BH
- 7.2 miles from Poole